Promise me
Promise you will sail with me
You will stand right beside me
Navigate through the storms with me
And kiss me under the moonlight when the waves settle
Assure me
That the tides won’t be a scare
That you’ll grip the rails with me
As the ship sways side to side
And if you can’t
Don’t embark with me
Instead remain at the shore
And watch the waters carry me away
Darling,
I was raised stubborn
Held down or not
I must sail.
Wanja.